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DSS will enable companies to establish financial market infrastructure leveraging digital asset technology. The United Kingdom is set to establish a new Digital Securities Sandbox (DSS) next year to foster innovation in the digital securities sector. The move marks the second crypto-related sandbox initiative in the UK as it continues to solidify its stance in the evolving world of finance and blockchain technology. For clarity, a sandbox is a controlled testing environment for individuals...

Half of Sandoz’s revenue comes from Europe. Thus, it will be looking to leverage its brand presence in Europe for further growth. Emerging reports suggest that Novartis has completed the spinoff of its Generics and Biosimilars division, Sandoz, on Wednesday, October 4. The Swiss drug company first made its intention known in August 2022, commencing a strategic review to determine the fate of Sandoz. The review revealed a 100% spinoff was in the best interest of shareholders. Following...

Tron price started a fresh increase above the $0.0865 level against the US Dollar. TRX price is now trading above $0.0880 and the 55 simple moving average (4 hours). There is a key bullish trend line forming with support near $0.0875 on the 4-hour chart (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to rise if it clears the $0.092 resistance zone. TRON price started a fresh increase above $0.0880 against the US Dollar, outpacing Bitcoin. TRX’s price could rise...

Bitcoin price started a fresh decline from the $28,500 zone against the US Dollar. The price is now trading above $27,000 and the 55 simple moving average (4 hours). There is a key bullish trend line forming with support near $27,220 on the 4-hour chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Coinbase). The pair could start a fresh increase if it stays above the $26,600 support zone. Bitcoin price is declining below $28,500 against the US Dollar. BTC might eye another...

TL;DR Bitcoin supply on exchanges is at a 5-year low of around 2.29 million BTC. The percentage of BTC supply on exchanges has decreased from 5.99% to 5.73% since September 1st, indicating decreased selling pressure. Whales have been accumulating BTC, controlling over 66% of the circulating supply, and the top 1% of Bitcoin addresses own nearly 19.3 million coins. Bullish Sign? The supply of Bitcoin (BTC) on cryptocurrency exchanges has dropped to record levels recently. In...

In a recent string of incidents, users of FriendTech (FT) have reported instances of unauthorized access to their accounts, resulting in the theft of their valuable digital assets. These security breaches have raised significant concerns regarding the vulnerabilities of the centralized service, prompting SlowMist’s founder to issue a warning about the inherent risks associated with utilizing the platform. Twitter User Loses 22 ETH in FriendTech Hack The initial occurrence was...

Coinbase-incubated layer-2 blockchain, Base, witnessed a dramatic rise, even briefly outshining Ethereum mainnet. Based on Optimistic Rollup and developed on the Ethereum network, Base utilizes OP Stack tech that has added to its appeal owing to the growing demand and popularity of alternatives in the ecosystem. However, its TVL has taken a hit in the past week. According to data from L2Beat, the total value locked in Base Network fell by more than 18.28% to $437 million in...

TL;DR BTC’s year-end price may be affected by macroeconomic factors and regulatory changes, particularly the possible approval of a Bitcoin ETF in the US. Market sentiment, endorsements from influential figures, and technical analysis could also drive short-term BTC rallies. Predictions range from BTC reaching $120,000 to $150,000 in the coming years, with the BTC halving event in 2024 considered a potential catalyst. BTC’s Catalysts at the End of the Year There are various...

The recent developments in the Celsius case show that the embattled crypto lender is currently in court seeking final approval to initiate customer repayments by year-end and gain complete approval for its reorganization plan. During a court hearing on Oct. 2, Christopher Koenig, the company’s legal counsel, stated that a new entity called NewCO will emerge with approximately $450 million in seed funding once the reorganization is approved. Restructuring and Repayment Plans...

Alex Mashinsky – former boss of defunct crypto lending firm Celsius – is scheduled to begin his criminal fraud trial on September 17, 2024. US District Judge John Koeltl confirmed the news during a hearing on Tuesday, adding that there will be three pretrial conferences in March, July, and September. In the meantime, Mashinsky will remain free on $40 million bail, while still subject to electronic monitoring and major restrictions on expenditures over $10,000. Mashinsky is...